2005 Audi TT
TRUSC28N851016904
Vehicle record for the 2005 Audi TT (VIN TRUSC28N851016904). Gray, coupe, gasoline. Registered in Kyiv. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet2005 Audi TT · Gray on the registration record
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN TRUSC28N851016904, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 1 recall campaign for this model year are shown free further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page are free.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Audi TT.
Side barrier testSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2005 Audi TT 2-DR. Convertible w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2005 Audi TT — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 169
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 169.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 48-2022 · Equipment · Jun 2022This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 32-2022 · Equipment · Apr 2022This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Bulletin A9122752024323_9 · Electrical System · Feb 2022This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Bulletin A0021482021205_6 · Structure, Equipment · Jun 2021This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Bulletin A9121642024323_7 · Parking Brake · Jan 2021This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
Bulletin SM C-2020 · Equipment · Dec 2020This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
Bulletin A1720112060750_1 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment · Oct 2020Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
Bulletin 21AUTIRECHAINS · Tires, Wheels, Equipment · Sep 2020Recall Reminder Part Labels
Bulletin Audi Part Labels · Equipment · Aug 2020Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Audi TT
The Audi TT is a sports car manufactured and marketed by Audi from 1998 to 2023 across three generations. Its bodystyles included a coupé with a 2+2 seating arrangement and a two-seater roadster. For each of its three generations, the TT has been based on consecutive generations of Volkswagen's "Group A" platforms, starting with its "PQ34" fourth generation. The TT shared powertrain and suspension layouts with other models made on these platforms, including the Audi A3, like a transversely mounted front-engine, powering front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and fully independent suspension using MacPherson struts in the front.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts w…
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
NHTSA Campaign #14E007000 · 07/03/2014Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Audi TT, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 11
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Audi TT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
THE TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. THE DRIVER'S WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT CLOSE UP WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED THEREBY CAUSING THE DASHBOARD TO SHOW THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN AND BEEPING OCCURS. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE RELEASE FOR THE GAS CAP DISCONNECTED DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO RELEASE GAS CAP.
NHTSA ODI #10859867AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI TT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ..UPDATE…
NHTSA ODI #10853316EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT TURNS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. TURNING THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN, BRINGS BOTH HEADLIGHTS BACK TO OPERATIONAL.
NHTSA ODI #10806209ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP FLICKERS AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEAD LIGHTS MUST BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON TO TEMPORARILY CORRECT THE ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551519POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO DRIVE. FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS NOT HEAVY AT THIS TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE NEUTRAL PROBLEM NOW OCCURS QUITE OFTEN AND I NOW HAVE THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR. THE TRANSMISSION IS A DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND AFTER …
NHTSA ODI #10508296POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI TT ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN PUNCTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,489 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,495.
NHTSA ODI #10457402POWER TRAIN
WHILE STARTING OFF IT JERKS AND THE PRNDS FLASH. I LOOKED ALL OVER THE NET. AND IT'S A GEARBOX PROBLEM. AUDI WANTS 9500 CANADIAN TO FIX A 17000 CAR. THERE ARE LOTS OF LINKS UNDER DSG GEARBOX. I TALKED TO AUDI THEY SAY IT'S NOT A PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO RECALL. I LIVE IN CANADA. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10455538AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS AROUND THE CONNECTOR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD OR BACKWARD TO ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT SIZE DRIVERS. REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DID NOT SOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10390067+ 3 more complaints on record.
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